Origin
Morristown, NY
Late night in Morristown on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, NY to Manhattan, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 21m
Distance
362.3 mi
583 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 11m
★
6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Morristown to Manhattan covers 371.9 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays entirely within New York, you will transition from the northern reaches of the state down into the heart of the Northeast’s largest metropolis. While the drive is technically feasible in a single day, the duration makes it a substantial commitment that will leave you with limited time for sightseeing upon arrival. You should budget approximately $59 for fuel to cover the distance. Carefully consider your schedule before heading out, as the sheer length of the trip can be exhausting if you attempt the return journey or a full day of activity immediately after parking.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.1 miles from Morristown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 371.9 miles navigating local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. This setup requires frequent gear shifts and constant navigation through shifting speed zones. Because the road is technical and lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find the pace is steady but rarely fast. Prepare for a hands-on experience where the focus remains on the road ahead rather than cruise control.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 212.7 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 362.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 212.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 330.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
212.7 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
330.9 mi into trip
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~6h 34m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
332.3 mi into trip
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~6h 36m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
355.8 mi into trip
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~7h 9m in
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US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
356.2 mi into trip
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~7h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morristown, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
127.8 mi in
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~2h 39m
Boston
212.7 mi in
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~4h 18m
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via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 12 | 35.1 mi | 46m |
| State Highway 37 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| State Route 37 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Van Allen Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 37
9.2 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 37
3
Continue on NY 37
0.9 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
4
Continue on NY 37
18 mi
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20 min
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State Highway 37
5
Continue on NY 37
16 mi
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18 min
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State Route 37
6
Merge onto US 11
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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US 11
7
Enter roundabout onto US 11
204 ft
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3 sec
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Mill Street
8
Continue on US 11
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Mill Street
9
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft
·
7 sec
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Public Square
10
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi
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3 min
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State Street
11
Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Gifford Street
12
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Van Allen Road
13
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 12
14
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Main Street
15
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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38 sec
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High Street
16
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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County Road 14
17
Continue on NY 12
11 mi
·
13 min
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State Highway 12
18
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayan Street
19
Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South State Street
20
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Utica Boulevard
21
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
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23 min
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Bea Luck Road
22
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
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51 sec
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State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
24
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
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30 min
·
State Highway 12
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
26
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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State Route 49
27
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
31
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
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39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
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18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
38
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
43
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
44
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
47
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
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6 min
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Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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Broadway
51
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 86th Street
52
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
53
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 14-minute trek, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid the fatigue of late-night driving on local roads. Since this is a non-highway route, your arrival time in Manhattan may fluctuate based on local traffic patterns, so build in a buffer for unexpected delays. Keep your $59 fuel budget in mind and top off your tank before leaving Morristown, as finding consistent, reasonably priced fuel can be more challenging on local routes than on major interstates. Because there are no designated stops provided for this path, pack plenty of water and snacks to keep you fueled between legs of the journey. A key tip for this specific drive is to monitor your GPS closely, as the lack of highway signage means you will rely heavily on secondary road markers to stay on track.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.1 miles from Morristown, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.1 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morristown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morristown, NY
This is one driving day of about 362.3 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morristown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.1 mi from Morristown, NY · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.1 miles from Morristown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.64 one way
$119.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $64.49 | $128.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.22 | $140.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.99 | $159.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.04 | $17.39 |
| Efficient EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.9 | 1 | $50.72 | $23.19 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morristown, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 362.3 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, State Highway 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.1 miles from Morristown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 362.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 212.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 330.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Morristown, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
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